Watch how the Career Cafe works - I walk you through the menu below . 2 min
TODAY'S MENU
Four steps. Order what you need.
You don't need everything on the menu. Most people start with step 1 and pick one more.
1
Choose your focus
Are you working on your career, or growing as a leader?
2
Help yourself
Free assessments and resources, self-paced courses and The Career Translator app.
3
Get deeper support
Book time with me: one-on-one coaching packages, or workshops for your team or school.
4
Share & wear the learning
Mugs and tees with the career and leadership nuggets you'll want to keep close.
Quick career checks
The AI & ATS gatekeeper test, the interview narrative check, and "Are you ready for leadership?"
Beat ATS Anxiety
What actually matters for your resume, what to check and change, and what to stop worrying about.
Career Translator
Turn what you mean into what leaders hear, for raises, feedback, time off and resume bullets. Then $12/month.
Stop Talking.
Start Hearing.
Nicole's book on listening as a leadership skill, plus the free Listening Test.
MEET YOUR COACH
Hi, I'm Nicole.
Listener . Mirror . Translator . Coach
Author of Stop Talking. Start Hearing. The 3 Hats Framework for Real Conversations
For more than 20 years, I've helped people translate their experience into language decision makers understand. I built the Career Cafe so you can take exactly what you need, when you need it.
STEP 3 . DEEPER SUPPORT
Sit down with me
Every option starts with a free 30-minute discovery call, so we can figure out the right fit together.
PERSONAL PLANS
Career coaching
Resumes, LinkedIn, interviews and pivots. Packages include Signal Boost, Story Mastery and Pivot Partner.
FOR INDIVIDUALS
Leadership coaching
Develop the leader, not just the manager: presence, strategic thinking, and coaching others.
FOR ORGANIZATIONS & SCHOOLS
Workshop & partnerships
Group workshops, the 3 Hats framework for teams, and Career Translator access for your students, employees and program participants. Built for organizations, universities, colleges and high schools.
Real people, real results
"My resume was noticed quickly."
Nicole provided me with the tools to grab employers' attention, but also with peace of mind during my search.
S. White . Applications Developer
"I still use her strategies."
I hadn't interviewed externally in over a decade. Nicole fine-tuned my story and showed me how to stand out.
T. Adams . Senior Project Manager
"She helped me see what I had overlooked."
She drew out experiences and accomplishments I had overlooked, and gave me a boost in confidence.
C. Gin . Learning & Development Professional
“With Byron, former coaching client and now friend. Some professional relationships become so much more.”
STEP 4 . SHARE & WEAR
Take a learning nugget to go
Mugs and tees with the reminders clients ask for most. A great gift for a new grad, a new manager, or your team.
